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Shout Outs

Welcome to the Eastern Illinois University Shout Out Page. The Staff Senate has established this page to foster the morale of EIU employees and cultivate a positive campus atmosphere. Shout Outs serve as public expressions of gratitude and recognition, allowing us to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of individuals, departments, and others on a daily basis.

We encourage you to utilize the Shout Out submission form to appreciate and commend your colleagues. To create a Shout Out, simply click on the 'Make a Shout Out' tab and log in. Once your Shout Out is submitted, a moderator will review it and proudly display your submission on the Shout Out page.

The Staff Senate at Eastern Illinois University is currently rewarding eligible employees who receive a Shout Out with one $10 EIU Food Court gift card per fiscal year (effective July 1, 2024).

Eligible EIU employees who received a $10 EIU Food Court gift card with a Shout Out must redeem those cards by the expiration date of May 31, 2025. Enjoy up to $10 off your next one-time purchase at the University Food Court; card must be surrendered during time of purchase.

This page is dedicated to the memory of UPD Officer Harold Harris.

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Janet Baker got a shoutout from Jennifer Porter! Feb 25, 2022

You are an awesome NP! You made a great call yesterday!!

Heather Wohltman got a shoutout! Feb 18, 2022

Thank you for helping to keep the library open during the latest ice and snow storm, Heather!  I know it was a nasty night to be out & about; the fact that you made it in to work and stuck it out is truly appreciated.  I am sure the students who needed to use the building were happy to find it open.  THANK YOU!!! 

Lawrence Auchstetter got a shoutout! Feb 18, 2022

Big shout-out to Larry for helping to keep the library open during the storm Thursday evening.  I am sure your drive home at midnight wasn't fun, but your commitment to the students and your fellow staff members is appreciated.  Thank you!

Paula Parker got a shoutout! Feb 18, 2022

My girl! Paula keeps our department running like a well-oiled machine. She is a solid support for the whole team. She is always there, always ready to help, and goes over and above, over and over. While there is so much to thank your for, this week, I thank you for your help tracking down students for travel reimbursement and your help with the career panel event. 

Philip Kousma got a shoutout from Jeff Cranstoun! Feb 17, 2022

Not nearly enough credit is given to Philip for all he does quietly in the background to keep the systems essential for this university humming, and I just wanted to take a moment and thank him for his always friendly and helpful demeanor.  He is an absolute lynchpin that makes what we do possible.  Thanks again Philip!

Lauri DeRuiter-Willems got a shoutout from Misty Rhoads! Feb 16, 2022

Thanks for heading up the professional conference day for the PUBH&N department. It's going to be an amazing experience!

Julie Dietz got a shoutout from Misty Rhoads! Feb 16, 2022

Shout out to Julie Dietz for helping the PUBH&N department navigate several changes and still keeping us on course for a strong semester!

Nikki Hillier got a shoutout from Misty Rhoads! Feb 16, 2022

Huge thanks to Nikki Hillier for her hard work and commitment chairing the departmental curriculum committee! Nice work helping us take a deeper dive into what we offer our students.

Jennie Thompson got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Feb 16, 2022

Jennie, we are so happy that you are back! You are a very important part of our family here in McAfee! The building is already looking better in the three days since your return! Thank you!

Beth Gillespie got a shoutout! Feb 10, 2022

Big Ups to Beth Gillespie for her tireless work to make our students experiences here at EIU meaningful and rich. I am so grateful for her work and dedication to this community. 

Jeff Cranstoun got a shoutout! Feb 10, 2022

Big Ups to Jeff for always delivering on time and usually ahead of time! This institution is lucky to have such a talented and dedicated instructional technologist.

William Schultz got a shoutout! Feb 10, 2022

Shoutout to Bill for always solving my technical problems within a few hours if not minutes and always within a day. He is always ready to drop what he is doing to help you get what you need. 

Christopher Cougill got a shoutout! Feb 10, 2022

Big ups to Chris for going above and beyond after hours to help me solve problems when I need to find information. His dedication is admirable.

got a shoutout from Danielle Green! Feb 4, 2022

Shout out to the grounds crew for working throughout the storm this week. Thank you for all you do for our staff, faculty and students. Your hard work is much appreciated. 

got a shoutout from Bobbi Kingery! Feb 2, 2022

Shout out to the groundskeeping staff for plowing our sidewalks and making walking as safe as possible for us during this storm!

Paul Abraham got a shoutout! Feb 1, 2022

Thanks to Paul for doing such an awesome job in his work with COVID tracking, contact tracing, data sharing, answering questions and doing it all with compassion and thoughtfulness!

Melissa Maulding got a shoutout from Julie Dietz! Jan 31, 2022

Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping out and covering a course on short notice!  You are amazing!

Kathleen Phillips got a shoutout from Julie Dietz! Jan 31, 2022

Thank you for being a ..... gosh darn.... team player!  I am so glad I could ask for your help to cover classes, and count on your wisdom on a regular basis.

Misty Rhoads got a shoutout from Julie Dietz! Jan 31, 2022

Bless you and thank you!  You are a rock star for covering a brand new course that was designed by someone else at the last minute!  Our students are lucky to have you!

Nikki Hillier got a shoutout from Julie Dietz! Jan 31, 2022

Where do I begin to describe your awesomeness?!?!  Thank you for everything you have done to help me get courses covered, while still covering ALL your MANY service responsibilities!

Lauri DeRuiter-Willems got a shoutout from Julie Dietz! Jan 31, 2022

Lauri!  You are an amazing colleague!  Thanks for helping out and team teaching with Krystal to cover the NTR grad course!

Krystal Lynch got a shoutout from Julie Dietz! Jan 31, 2022

Shout out to Krystal for her mad scrambling skills to help us cover a colleague's courses!  

Brian Gough got a shoutout from Everett Shores! Jan 29, 2022

Thank you very much for bringing me the thermometer the Nyquil & the food.Its greatly appreciated.I got it at an important time & it was very helpful.

Phoebe Kukura got a shoutout! Jan 27, 2022

I appreciate that every day I am met with a smile and a greeting. These little things mean a lot in a busy world. Thank you for being a cheerful addition to campus!

Chadd Gaston got a shoutout! Jan 24, 2022

Chadd went the extra mile to fix a software that had not been loaded with our customization.

We really appreciate him taking the time to correct this.

 

 

Jennifer Porter got a shoutout from Pamela Coleman! Jan 21, 2022

Thanks for all your hard work this week. You're such a trooper! 

Emma Noble got a shoutout from Pamela Coleman! Jan 21, 2022

Thank you for helping out with the interviews today! I greatly appreciate it!

Becky Ogle got a shoutout from Pamela Coleman! Jan 21, 2022

Thank you so much for your help with the interviews today! I really value your opinion!

Tony Johnson got a shoutout from Angela Campbell! Jan 21, 2022

Thank you for the extra attention in SSB. We really appreciate it!

Everett Hampton got a shoutout from Angela Campbell! Jan 21, 2022

Thank you for all of your extra work in SSB. We really appreciate your efforts!

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